River Ecosystem Ecology

by Likens

• ISBN13: 9780123819987
• ISBN10: 0123819989
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-05-19
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

A derivative of the Encyclopedia of Inland Waters, River Ecosystem Ecology reviews the function of rivers and streams as ecosystems as well as the varied activities and interactions that occur among their abiotic and biotic components. Because the articles are drawn from an encyclopedia, the articles are easily accessible to interested members of the public, such as conservationists and environmental decision makers. - Includes an up-to-date summary of global aquatic ecosystems and issues. - Covers current environmental problems and management solutions. - Features full-color figures and tables to support the text and aid in understanding.

Table of Contents

Introduction to River Ecosystems

Physical and Chemical Processes Influencing Rivers

Physical Properties of Water

Chemical Properties of Water

Hydrological Cycle and Water Budgets

Hydrology: Streams

Hydrology: Rivers

Geomorphology of Streams and Rivers

Currents in Rivers

Hydrodynamical Modeling

Floods

Ecology of Flowing Waters

Streams and Rivers as Ecosystems

Algae of River Ecosystems

Benthic Invertebrate Fauna, Small Streams

Benthic Invertebrate Fauna, River and Floodplain Ecosystems

Benthic Invertebrate Fauna, Tropical Stream Ecosystems

Benthic Invertebrate Fauna

Biological Interactions in River Ecosystems

Regulators of Biotic Processes in Stream and River Ecosystems

Ecology and Role of Headwater Streams

Riparian Zones

Flood Plains

Coarse Woody Debris in Lakes and Streams

Wetlands of Large Rivers: Flood plains

Models of Ecological Processes in Riverine Ecosystems

Human Impacts on Streams and Rivers

Deforestation and Nutrient Loading to Fresh Waters

Agriculture

Climate and Rivers

Urban Aquatic Ecosystems

Restoration Ecology of Rivers

Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems

Rivers of the World Africa

Asia

Asia - Monsoon Asia

Asia - Northern Asia and Central Asia Endorheic Rivers

Australia (and Papua, New Guinea)

European Rivers

South America

Streams and Rivers of North America: Overview, Eastern and Central Basins

Streams and Rivers of North America: Western, Northern and Mexican Basins

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